- Hyundai shatters all-time sales records for the month of June and the first half of the year - Hyundai sets a new all-time monthly market share record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 51,205 vehicles in June, a 35 percent increase compared with the same period a year ago. This represents an all-time sales record for both the month of June and the entire first half of the year for Hyundai. The all-new Sonata, selling as fast as the company's plant in Montgomery, Alabama plant can produce them, saw sales soar 49 percent while the all-new Tucson continued its torrid pace with sales up 207 percent over last June.

This marks the 18th consecutive month of year-over-year retail market share gains for Hyundai, while also setting an all-time total market share record. Year to date, Hyundai sales are up 25 percent compared with 2009 and are on target to eclipse 500,000 units of annual volume for the first time ever.

"June was a very tumultuous month for the industry with declining consumer confidence, housing market instability, and unexpected financial market volatility. In the face of this adversity, we were encouraged that Hyundai continued to outperform the market and seize additional market share gains," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "The strength of our new product has driven a 45 percent pure retail sales increase while simultaneously allowing us to reduce incentive spending by about the same amount. This is having a positive impact on residual values and bodes well for what is going to be a challenging second half of the year."

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik is confident the company is on track for its best year ever despite a still-sluggish economy. "We think the industry is on track for about 11.3 million units in 2010, roughly half a million short of earlier analyst projections," Krafcik said. "That represents less than a million units of growth from 2009, with higher industry fleet sales accounting for the majority of that increase. We've been able to run counter to that trend at Hyundai. While our total sales are up 25 percent calendar year-to-date, our fleet sales are down 21 percent. Our growth in 2010 is a testament to the power of great products like Sonata, Tucson and Genesis to resonant with retail customers and overcome tough economic conditions."

On a year-over-year basis, Elantra, Sonata and Tucson sales increased 119, 49 and 207 percent, respectively. Genesis sales set another all-time sales record and were up 40 percent, marking the 12th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gain. For the third straight month, Sonata is the third-best selling mid-size car in the country in retail sales, well ahead of strong rivals such as Nissan Altima, Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion.

IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best sales quarter ever of 93,373 units, bolstered by the company's best June sales ever of 31,906 units, a 12.8-percent increase over the previous June best in 2008. Year-to-date sales of 170,069 are up 15.4-percent, and the 2011 Sorento CUV was KMA's best-selling vehicle for the sixth consecutive month with 8,608 units sold.

"Kia Motors' design-led transformation is attracting new buyers to Kia showrooms, as evidenced by our best-ever first half of the year sales," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "Consumers are taking notice of the eye-catching design and long list of comfort, convenience and technology features found in our new generation vehicles, including the Sorento, Soul and Forte, and our aggressive launch schedule will continue with the arrival of the all-new Sportage this summer followed just a few months later by the all-new Optima."

Kia Motors is in the midst of a dramatic, design-led transformation, which has been delivering dynamically styled vehicles in several important segments at exactly the right time, contributing to the brand's continued gains in U.S. market share. With three new vehicle introductions and several other key initiatives planned for 2010, Kia is poised to continue its momentum and build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and with new technology such as UVO powered by Microsoft®(1), an advanced hands-free in-car communication and entertainment system (expected to be available in select Kia models in the U.S. later this year).

ATLANTA, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo in the United States, today announced June sales in the U.S. of 2,141 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 902, an increase of 137 percent.

Halfway through the calendar year, Porsche has now sold 10,984 new cars, ahead of last year's six-month pace of 9,659, up 14 percent.

All models in Porsche's portfolio enjoyed strong showings, led by the Panamera, which recorded sales of 739 units for the month. June's results represent this four-door Porsche's best one-month total to date. While the majority of Panamera sales were V8s, the record month also included sales of the newly launched V6 powered Panameras, which just began arriving at dealerships around the country in late June.

Sales of Porsche's popular Cayenne SUV increased significantly for the month of June as the German automaker began delivering its all-new 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models late in the month to dealerships throughout the country. Total Cayenne sales for the month were 496, up 80 percent from the previous year when sales were 275. Porsche will begin selling the V6 Cayenne and its first production hybrid ever later this fall.

Also notable for June were sales of the German automaker's iconic 911 sports car with sales of 544, up 48 percent over the same period in 2009. Additionally, Porsche's mid-engine roadster, the Boxster, recorded robust sales of 240, an increase of 75 percent for June. Meanwhile, the Cayman recorded sales of 122 for the month.

For the month of June, Porsche's Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were 585, compared to 561 for the same period last year-to-date. Midway through 2010, Porsche has sold 3,813 CPOs compared to 3,456 the year previously.

Model Month to Date Year to Date ----- ------------- ------------ Current Prior Current Prior Year Year Year Year -------- ------ -------- ------ ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN 362 260 1,942 2,003 ------------------ --- --- ----- -----

Daimler AG Reports a 20 Percent Increase for Mercedes-Benz and smart Vehicles in the U.S. for June 2010

- Mercedes-Benz USA Records June Sales of 18,997 Vehicles - an Improvement of 25.4 Percent over June 2009 and a 25.7% Increase on a Year-to-Date Basis - smart USA Records 577 Sales in June 2010

NEW YORK, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 19,574 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 20 Percent compared to June 2009. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 18,997 vehicles, an increase of 25.4% over June 2009 with a 25.7% increase on a year-to-date basis. 18,269 passenger cars, light truck vehicles and 728 Sprinter vans are included in this total.

Impressive gains were made in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The strongest performer for the month was the popular C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger as well as first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - with sales of 5,563.

The 9th generation E-Class also continued to exhibit strong momentum with sales of 4,865 (up 74.9%) and the versatile M-Class SUV ranked third with sales of 2,124.

Also showing strong gains were the sporty SLK (up 153.8 %) and the commanding G-Class (up 124.3%). The company also sold 50 of its newly launched supercar, the SLS AMG, bringing its year-to-date sales to 218.

On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 106,967 new vehicles, an increase of 25.7% over last year.

smart USA recorded 577 sales in June 2010. The smart fortwo, engineered by Mercedes-Benz, has the smallest exterior footprint of any car, but a large amount of head- and legroom, in a fun, fuel-efficient package. It achieves an EPA-estimated 41 mpg on the highway. In the fall, smart USA will begin deploying a fleet of 250 electric drive vehicles across the United States with like-minded partners. Volume sales of the electric drive to consumers will begin in early 2012.

Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.

Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through June 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------

- June Sales Up 16-Percent Over June 2009, YTD Sales Up 35-Percent - - Subaru Forester Posts Best June Sales Ever -

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. posted record June sales with 21,601 vehicles sold in June 2010 -- a 16-percent increase over June 2009 sales of 18,620 units. Year-to-date sales totaled 125,960 units compared with 93,306 units sold through the same period last year, resulting in a 35-percent increase.

The current generation Subaru Forester continues to consistently break sales records more than two years after its introduction. Sales for June 2010 represent the best June ever for the Forester with 7,607 units sold -- a 25-percent increase over the same period last year. The top-performing Subaru Outback continues on its blistering sales pace with 6,554 units sold in June -- a 76-percent increase over the same period last year.

"June was a great month for us," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "Our inventories are very tight and we still set a record for the month. Demand for our products continues to be strong and our retail network is working hard to sell efficiently."

"Now that we are halfway through 2010, the Subaru franchise is clearly on pace to establish another record-setting sales year," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. "This has been the best first six months in the history of the company and we are proud of the contribution from all members of the Subaru team."

Mercedes-Benz Reports 25% Increase for the Month With June Sales of 18,997

Sales up 25.4% for the Month and 25.7% Year-to-Date

MONTVALE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 18,997 vehicles, an increase of 25.4% with a 25.7% increase on a year-to-date basis.

Impressive gains were made in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The strongest performer for the month was the popular C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger as well as first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - with sales of 5,563. The 9th generation E-Class also continued to exhibit strong momentum with sales of 4,865 (up 74.9%) and the versatile M-Class SUV ranked third with sales of 2,124.

The company's flagship sedan, the S-Class, boosted sales to 1,549 - a 106.5% increase. Also showing strong gains were the sporty SLK (up 153.8 %) and the commanding G-Class (up 124.3%). The company also sold 50 of its newly launched supercar, the SLS AMG, bringing its year-to-date sales to 218.

On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 106,967 new vehicles, an increase of 25.7% over last year.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,425 vehicles in June, up 7.1% compared to June 2009 sales of 5,999 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program were 41,322 - a 6.1% increase over 2009 year-to-date sales (38,950 vehicles) during the same timeframe.

Chrysler Group LLC today reported a U.S. sales increase of 35 percent, versus June 2009, the third consecutive year-over-year percentage sales improvement, and double the industry's average percentage increase.

"This 35 percent increase in year-over-year sales shows that we continue to build on our sales momentum," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer - Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales. "Consumer buzz is building tremendously with the arrival of our all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee in dealerships now, as well as the continuing accolades for our new Ram Heavy-Duty pickup trucks."

Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for June of 92,482 units, an increase of 35 percent versus June 2009 (68,297 units), even in the face of a softer-than-expected June for the industry.

Chrysler Group finished the month with a 60-day supply of inventory (221,726 units), a 14 percent increase versus June 2009 (195,272 units). The 60-day supply is down from a 71-day supply in June 2009. Overall, U.S. industry sales figures for June are projected at an estimated 11.4 SAAR.

The new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee started arriving in dealerships in June and will be available in greater volumes this month. The new Grand Cherokee follows the introduction of the all-new 2010 Ram Heavy-Duty pickup trucks and the all-new 2011 Ram Chassis Cab. Chrysler Group later this year will launch 16 all-new or refreshed products representing 75 percent of the model lineup.

DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury first half sales totaled 954,745, up 28 percent versus year ago; June sales totaled 170,900, up 15 percent -- New 2011 F-Series Super Duty and Mustang models are off to a fast start. Super Duty sales were up 58 percent in June versus year ago; Mustang retail sales increased 37 percent -- First Fiestas delivered to U.S. customers -- Ford's retail market share continues to grow for the 20th time in 21 months as buyers turn to Ford's fresh lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles; Ford brand now has the highest initial quality among all non-luxury brands, according to J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Initial Quality Study

Ford's newest models helped the company conclude a strong first half as Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivered 170,900 new vehicles in June - a 15 percent increase versus a year ago. Year-to-date sales totaled 954,745, up 28 percent with growth across Ford's full family of cars (up 27 percent), utilities (up 24 percent) and trucks (up 32 percent).

Sales for the 2011 F-Series Super Duty were 58 percent higher than a year ago, capturing more than 50 percent of the heavy duty pickup segment - believed to be the first time since year 2000 that Super Duty has achieved a 50 percent share.

Retail sales for the Mustang were 37 percent higher than a year ago. Since the arrival of the 2011 model, featuring new V-6 and V-8 engines that deliver more horsepower and improved fuel economy, Mustang's share has climbed to a level not seen in 13 months.

Another new product, the Ford Fiesta, is on its way to U.S. dealers and their customers. Highly-acclaimed in Europe and Asia, the Fiesta is the first car developed by ONE Ford's global product development system.

"New products continue to drive Ford's success," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. "Ford and its dealers continue to offer customers the strongest value proposition - leading fuel economy, quality and resale value on a wide range of vehicles. That's why our business is growing."

In June, Ford retail sales were up 15 percent versus a year ago, and Ford gained retail market share for the 20th time in the last 21 months. Fleet sales also were up 15 percent, primarily reflecting higher sales of Ford's hard-working trucks to commercial customers.

Strength Across the Lineup

Once again, sales were higher throughout Ford's lineup in June - continuing a trend that began in December. Trucks paced the year-to-year results with a sales increase of 25 percent, while cars were up 16 percent and utilities increased three percent. Year-to-date, car sales were up 27 percent, utilities grew 24 percent, and trucks were up 32 percent.

Other sales highlights include: -- Demand for the Ford Fusion, Motor Trend's Car of the Year, remains strong as sales of 18,412 nearly matched last June's record. Ford Taurus sales totaled 6,607 in June, up 191 percent and Ford Focus sales were up 20 percent. -- With sales of 46,502, Ford's F-Series posted a 29 percent sales increase in June. Year-to-date, F-Series sales totaled 240,345, up 34 percent. F-Series is the only vehicle sold in the U.S. to surpass 200,000 sales in the first half of 2010. -- Utility vehicles also posted higher sales. Ford Edge was up six percent, Escape was up one percent, and Mariner was up 35 percent. Ford Escape is America's best-selling utility vehicle. Sales for the Ford Explorer (up 28 percent), Mercury Mountaineer (up 31 percent) and Lincoln Navigator (up 14 percent) also were higher than a year ago.

Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their sales to retail and fleet customers.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY JUNE 2010 U.S. SALES ---------------------------------------

June sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac increased by a combined 36 percent to 194,828 units in the United States. This is the sixth straight month in which sales for GM's brands increased year-over-year by more than 20 percent. Year-to-date sales for the four brands also have risen 32 percent to 1,069,577 units - an increase of 258,368 units compared to last year.

The increase was fueled by the continuing success of the company's launch vehicles, its growing sales of compact, midsize and luxury crossovers, and some recovery in the markets for pickups and full-size SUVs.

The resurgence in large pickup truck sales was a key factor behind June's results, according to Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. Combined sales of the Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Avalanche, and GMC Sierra were up 27 percent for the month, compared to June 2009 and are up 12 percent year-to-date.

"As companies continue to invest in their businesses, we expect this segment to continue to recover," said Johnson. "We think the release of some pent up demand in the pickup market is an indication that a fundamental part of the U.S. economy is gradually strengthening."

GM's launch vehicles continue to be a driving factor behind the company's sales increases. Retail sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and Camaro, Buick LaCrosse and Regal, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac SRX and CTS Wagon have increased 222 percent year-to-date through June and totaled 172,083. This represents about one out of every four retail sales for GM.

June Crossover Performance Keeps GM the Industry Crossover Leader

Chevrolet and GMC dealers reported 16,093 deliveries of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain - a 208 percent improvement from June 2009. For the year, sales of these vehicles are up almost 193 percent, to 94,105 sales through June.

Mid-size crossovers Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia continued to show improvement. During June, their combined sales increased 39 percent. Year-to-date, they are up 28 percent.

The Cadillac SRX luxury crossover maintained its impressive run with an increase of 462 percent during the month. Year-to-date, SRX sales are up 488 percent.

Month-end dealer inventory in the U.S. stood at about 438,000 units, which is about 30,000 higher compared to May 2010, and about 144,000 lower than June 2009.

June Key Facts and Brand Results: -- Sixth consecutive month that sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac have increased by 20 percent or more. -- Ninth consecutive month of total and retail sales gains for GM's four brands. -- Fifth month in a row of total sales improvement for GM's full-size pickups. -- Fourth consecutive month of double-digit retail sales increases for GM's brands. -- Chevrolet: Chevrolet delivered 141,381 vehicles in June, a 32 percent gain year-over-year. This includes an 11 percent increase in retail sales, marking the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year retail sales gains. The largest sales increases were from Chevrolet line of full-size trucks. Silverado registered 30,994 total sales in June - a year-over-year increase of 25 percent, and posted the best retail sales month of the year (read more). -- Buick: Buick posted a 53 percent sales increase in June compared to the same month last year. Year-to-date total sales for Buick are up 48 percent. Driven by the momentum around the LaCrosse and Enclave, retail sales saw a 28 percent increase for the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year retail sales increases, making June the best total sales month for Buick in 2010. (read more). -- GMC: GMC reported a 45 percent increase in total sales and 34 percent increase in retail sales in the month of June, compared to the same month last year. This is the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases for GMC, and for the calendar year GMC total sales were up 29 percent over last year. (read more). -- Cadillac: Total sales for June were up 39 percent versus the same month last year. Retail sales were up 35 percent. SRX total sales rose 462 percent for its 10th straight month of triple-digit percentage increases. CTS posted its best retail month of the year. CTS total sales were up 31 percent and retail sales were up 23 percent. (read more). -- GM's Full-Size Utilities Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL increased 69 percent during the month, totaling 15,192 deliveries. Year-to-date, sales of these vehicles are up 19 percent. -- Fleet sales for GM's four brands were 59,571 for the month.

* 25 selling days (S/D) for the June period this year and 25 for last year. **Effective August 2007, GM includes GMC & Chevrolet dealer deliveries of commercial vehicles distributed by American Isuzu Motors, Inc.

CYPRESS, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced that sales increased 1.8 percent during the second quarter of 2010 (April-June).

Mitsubishi sales also increased marginally (0.10 percent) for the first half of the year (January-June). June sales were 4,198, down slightly (3.8 percent) compared to June 2009.

"We have established a good foundation of positive sales momentum heading into the hot summer selling season," said MMNA President & CEO Shin Kurihara. "We are perfectly positioned to show much larger increases the second half of the year, with the addition to our product line-up of our exciting new Outlander Sport CUV."

June sales highlights included: -- Lancer sales were up 16.7 percent compared to a year ago (June 2009). It was Lancer's second best sales month since August 2009. -- Outlander sales increased more than 38 percent compared to June 2009 and are up more than 28 percent year-to-date. Outlander sales have increased six of the past seven months. -- Lancer Sportback sales of 227 were the third best month of sales since the Sportback began sales in August of last year. -- Eclipse Spyder sales increased more than 45 percent compared to last June. -- Galant sales are up more than 53 percent year-to-date. -- Year-to-date sales of MMNA's models built in Normal, Illinois, (Galant, Eclipse, Spyder, and Endeavor) are up a combined 3.8 percent compared to the same period in 2009.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, and marketing operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of more than 400 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Volkswagen of America Announces 10.6 Percent Increase for June Sales and a 12th Consecutive Month of Growth

Golf and Jetta SportWagen Models Drive the Brand

HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported June 2010 sales of 21,051 total units, for a 10.6 percent increase over June 2009, and its twelfth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen's sales have risen 29.9% versus the same timeframe in 2009.

The sporty Golf posted its strongest month ever with 1,570 units sold, a 187 percent increase compared with June 2009. The award-winning TDI® Clean Diesel version of the Golf also posted a best-ever sales performance.

Volkswagen's line of Jetta SportWagens showed their strongest month ever, with 2,516 units, up 26.9 percent compared with June 2009. Similarly, the Passat Wagon had its best month since December, 2008, with sales of 341 units, up 204 percent compared with June 2009.

"While consumers across the industry appear to have been more restrained in June, Volkswagen continued to show strong performance across our full line of new models," said Mark Barnes, Interim-President, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "In our twelfth month of year-over-year sales growth, we see clear evidence that customers are discovering the incredible breadth and depth of the Volkswagen brand in the U.S. They are responding favorably to our value, fuel economy, design and driving experience."

The Brea, Calif.-based Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of more than 300 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors in 49 states. With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle, and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2009, SMC sold more than 2.3 million new cars and trucks and more than 2.8 million motorcycles and ATVs. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 196 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com. Suzuki can also be found on Twitter (@SuzukiAuto), Facebook (www.Facebook.com/SuzukiAuto) and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/SuzukiAutomotive).

HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today reported that strong June 2010 sales propelled it to the best first-half results of any year since it began selling cars in the U.S. market.

The 48,440 vehicles Audi sold in the January-June 2010 period eclipsed the previous first-half record of 45,711 vehicle sales set in the first six months of 2007. For June 2010, Audi reported sales of 8,601 cars and SUVs, a 14.3% increase above the 7,524 cars sold a year earlier.

"We are very optimistic that 2010 will wind up as the best year Audi has ever enjoyed in the U.S. market," said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. "We are in the enviable position of having an entire lineup of vehicles that American consumers are clamoring to own. In fact, what's holding us back at this juncture is not having enough of the cars in stock to sell."

Several Audi models showed sales gains in June to continue their 2010 momentum. Demand for the Audi A3, including the 2010 Green Car of the Year Audi A3 TDI®, soared 83% in June and in the first six months of 2010 stood 104.2% percent ahead of sales last year. Other strong performers in the month were the Audi A5/S5 coupe and cabriolet models, the Audi Q5 crossover and the Audi A6 luxury sedan. If sales of the discontinued A4 Cabriolet model are removed from the sales totals, June demand for the best-selling Audi A4 line finished ahead of year-earlier sales and kept up with elevated sales pace set in the past three months of 2010.

Audi A5, Audi S5 June sales and news notes -- Demand for Audi A5 and Audi S5 continued to climb during its second year in U.S. -- Sales up 121.1% in June; sales up 131.5% calendar year to date. -- Sales of performance S5 coupe and cabriolet models have been strong; 23% and 23.9% of the A5 / S5 sales mix respectively.

Audi Q5 June sales and news notes -- Q5 sales in June second only to A4. -- Sales up 48.3% for June and 71.7% CYTD. -- Audi Q5 recently named "Top Safety Pick" by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported June 2010 sales of 64,570 units versus 58,298 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.8 percent, compared with June 2009. Nissan Division sales rose 8.2 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 31.7 percent higher than a year before.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan vehicles posted sales of 56,266 units in June compared with 51,994 units sold in June the previous year, an 8.2 percent increase. -- June marks the Nissan division's ninth consecutive month with a year-over-year sales increase. -- All truck models (including crossovers and SUVs) showed gains, led by Rogue, which set a new June record with 6,959 units sold. -- Versa sales continue to grow, with deliveries up 23.6 percent for the month.

"We continue to see strength in Nissan's lineup of trucks and crossovers," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "At the same time, Versa continues to lead the pack in its segment, with buyers attracted to its unique combination of value and efficiency."

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS -- Infiniti sales for June 2010 were 8,304 units, up 31.7 percent from the 6,304 units sold in the same month a year earlier. -- Every model in the Infiniti lineup posted double-digit percentage gains over June 2009. -- The launch of the 2011 Infiniti M continues to boost sales for that model, which was up 75.4 percent over last June. -- Sales of the refreshed Infiniti G lineup rose 25.7 percent (sedan sales up 33.1 percent; coupe sales up 10.8 percent).

"Our sales growth in June was fueled by the renewed Infiniti M and G Lines, but every one of our products showed sales increases over last year," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. "This momentum should continue to build as the all-new 2011 QX begins to arrive in our showrooms."

NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. Both June 2010 and June 2009 had 25 selling days, so there is no variation between the two calculation methods.

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com and www.infinitiusa.com.